technical correction; veterans
HB 4131 amends Arizona law to change the penalty for knowingly making false statements under oath about veterans' claims from a misdemeanor to a class 5 felony. This technical correction directly affects individuals who submit false information when applying for or claiming veterans' benefits. The key provision updates Section 41-607 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to increase the criminal classification for this specific offense. The bill does not alter veterans' benefit eligibility or access, only the legal penalty for fraudulent claims.
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introduced
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 13, 2026
Last action Jun 13, 2026
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Walt Blackman
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